Alia Bhatt On Meeting PM Narendra Modi: Listening To His Stories Makes Me Learn So Much

Alia Bhatt, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi for Raj Kapoor's centenary celebrations, shared a bunch of pictures from the meeting on Instagram. The Jigra actress heaped praise on the PM, writing that his 'legacy continues to inspire'. Sharing the pictures, Alia also talked about the timeless legacy of Raj Kapoor.

"Art is timeless. And sometimes to move forward, we must look back and learn. Mr Raj Kapoor’s impact was truly global.



He marked his footprint all across the world with the movies he made, the stories he told." She continued, "Yesterday was such an honour to be invited by our respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, to spend a lovely afternoon commemorating the life and legend of Mr Raj Kapoor. Merely listening to his stories, makes me learn so much, and his legacy continues to inspire.

" About Raj Kapoor 100 film festival The Raj Kapoor 100 Film Festival will feature the late star’s most celebrated works, spanning almost four decades, including Aag (1948), Barsaat (1949), Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Jagte Raho (1956), Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960), Sangam (1964), Mera Naam Joker (1970), Bobby (1973) and Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985). It will be showcased across 40 cities and 135 cinemas in India from December 13 to December 15 at the PVR-Inox and Cinepolis cinemas. ALSO READ - Kapoor Khandaan Thanks PM Narendra Modi On Raj Kapoor's 100 Years: As We Celebrate Dadaji's Artistry.

.. Talking about Raj Kapoor, she said, "We’re thrilled to celebrate 100 glorious years of his artistry with the ‘Raj Kapoor 100 Film Festival’ from 13th-15th December in 10 cities, 40 cinemas, 135 screens, across the country.

#100YearsOfRajKapoor." On Wednesday morning, Kareena Kapoor thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a special afternoon and said that the iconic leader’s warmth, attention and support in celebrating the legacy of late star Raj Kapoor means the world to her. (With inputs from IANS) Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Bollywood, Entertainment News and around the world.

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